Breakfast Meals: Waffles, cheesy eggs, and strawberries

Hi Mama,

I hope you enjoy these learning and bonding cooking experiences with your toddler. Today, I am sharing another recipe I hope your toddler will enjoy making. This is for the Mama’s who have a picky eater toddler and find breakfast time a chaotic time trying to figure out what they will eat. Although the beginning of the day should be peaceful, when you have run out of ideas, it is easy to become anxious in time and frustration due to a blank mind that can create a non-peaceful environment which can carry on throughout your day. So, Mama, especially SAHM, allow your toddler to help from the beginning of your day with a side of dry cheerios for them to snack on as they are making breakfast with you. Their inclusion in preparing something themselves would make them feel independent and proud enough to eat their own food.

{I want to inform you ahead of time that I do not add exact measurements of ingredients due to family size varying and preference on specific seasons, and the amount may not be for everyone (especially a picky toddler), so please do not hesitate to substitute or add anything that is preferred for you and your family liking.} You do know them better than me.

These are ideas for forming inclusion in your everyday life with your toddler, again establishing a bonding experience and a learning skill while taking care of your daily tasks.

Remember, Mama, this is a learning experience for your toddler! They are figuring out basic life skills that can be complex from their point of view. Be mindful of the process of preparing the meal that is presented to them. Everything that your toddler is doing will be supervised by you and in need of assistance from you as well! Although your toddler cannot handle anything regarding the stove, oven, or anything that is not toddler-friendly, they can do simple things such as washing fruits, buttering the pan and cracking eggs, and placing the waffles on the oven tray or in the unplugged toaster!

IT WILL GET MESSY!

Again,

IT WILL GET MESSY!

So please refrain from attempting this with expectations of your toddler baking or cooking at your level of expertise. Once you relax and have fun trying to see through their eyes and making an experience happen, much weight will be lifted when trial and error occurs.

Be sure to have:

1. Your station set up of what you will be using.

• • I promise, if you walk away to get any item you forgot to already have at your set-up station, your toddler will have a high chance of messing with anything at their level, so be aware!

2. Napkins.

3. Basic rules

• • Listen to Mommy (generally speaking), state the main safety rule pertaining to the dish (cooking time is not playing time; be cautious of surroundings like hot oven/ stove and sharp knives), and obey Mommy.

4. Encouragement & Patience.

If you and your toddler love cooking family meals together, please check out some toddler-friendly meals I posted on Keeping Life Sharp (Motherhood: Fun Meals & Recipe’s –).